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PAINSWESSEX RED PARACHUTE ROCKET FLARE

$56.00
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Description

*** Due to being dangerous goods flares are an instore only price***

The Pains Wessex Para Red MK8A Rocket conforms to SOLAS 74/88 as amended.

Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and improved grip provides easy handling.

Ejecting a red flare on a parachute at 300m (1000ft), burning for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela

Specification

  • Length 295 mm
  • Diameter 32 mm
  • Weight 235 g
  • Altitude 300 m
  • Net Explosive Content 84 g
  • Light Colour Red
  • Light Burn Time Minimum 40 s
  • Light Intensity 30.000 candela

Operation
A day or night long-range distress signal. 12 should be carried on the ship’s bridge and 4 are requiremed in ship’s Lifeboats and Liferafts, also suitable for use in other commercial and recreational boats. To Use: Remove red end cap. Hold firmly, vertically above head at arms length. Turn head away and pull toggle. Rocket is ejected instantaneously with a loud report and slight recoil. Be careful not to direct towards people or property.

Storage Requirements
Ideally should be stored in the robust, specially designed polybottle, or in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature.

Disposal
Hazardous item! Dispose of responsibly through approved channels 

Delivery and Shipping

We can only offer pick up instore for this item at the moment. Your more than welcome to organize your own courier

If we don't have enough stock please contact us as we have deliveries and stock updates daily

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Owner Will Baum has been involved in sailing for over 18 years with a history of marine retail, along with some boat building and repairs. Because we sail we know its important for top quality customer service with quick shipping to get you back on the water quickly. See our reviews below.

Painswessex

PAINSWESSEX RED PARACHUTE ROCKET FLARE

$56.00

*** Due to being dangerous goods flares are an instore only price***

The Pains Wessex Para Red MK8A Rocket conforms to SOLAS 74/88 as amended.

Designed to withstand exceptional environmental exposure and to perform reliably even after immersion in water, the pull wire ignitor and improved grip provides easy handling.

Ejecting a red flare on a parachute at 300m (1000ft), burning for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela

Specification

Operation
A day or night long-range distress signal. 12 should be carried on the ship’s bridge and 4 are requiremed in ship’s Lifeboats and Liferafts, also suitable for use in other commercial and recreational boats. To Use: Remove red end cap. Hold firmly, vertically above head at arms length. Turn head away and pull toggle. Rocket is ejected instantaneously with a loud report and slight recoil. Be careful not to direct towards people or property.

Storage Requirements
Ideally should be stored in the robust, specially designed polybottle, or in a dry, easily accessed location at ambient temperature.

Disposal
Hazardous item! Dispose of responsibly through approved channels 

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